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--- rules:hit-points-and-damage [2020-02-06 22:59] – [Pretties edition] sandra
+++ rules:hit-points-and-damage [2020-10-24 11:52] (current) – [Pretties edition] sandra
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 Here is why it matters where you swing.
-You can attack the monster's weapon instead of attacking the monster. The monster defends with strexterity instead of AC. If the weapon remains near the monster at the start of their turn they can usually just pick it up for free.
+You can attack the monster's weapon instead of attacking the monster. The monster defends with strexterity instead of AC. If the weapon remains near the monster at the start of their turn they can usually just pick it up for free as long as they have a speed higher than zero, so act quickly once you've disarmed them!
-An attack that crosses a monster's [[injury threshold]] connects! And has a one-time effect depending on the target area.
+You can also use the scimitar ability or any other [[weapon maneuvers|weapon maneuver]] if you're proficient&wielding the appropriate weapon.
+Beyond those two, any critical hit connects! And has a one-time effect depending on the target area.
 ^Target area^Effect^
 |Legs, wings|Monster can't move next round|
-|Arms|Monster attacks with disad next attack|
+|Arms, spikes etc|Monster attacks with disad next attack|
-|Head, neck|Next attack on monster has adv|
+|Neck, head. Also: plates, armor, other protective features|Next attack on monster has adv|
-|Torso|Both you and the monster has disadv on one attack and one defense each|
+|Vague torso|No effect|
+|Specific part of torso (back, waist etc)|Adjudication what's best from above three effects|
-You can also use the scimitar ability or any other [[weapon maneuver]] if you're proficient&wielding the appropriate weapon.
+|Forgot to describe|No effect, or weapon sticks or breaks|